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Joshua Bourque

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Spring, TX 77373

***************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a career that will utilize my skills and abilities obtained through military service.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Top performer with over six years of experience as an Infantryman, Long Range Surveillance

assistant-team leader, and a student in the Special Forces Qualification Course. Highly motivated

to utilize military leadership experience to provide dedicated service to a civilian organization.

Well-qualified professional accustomed to competently managing multiple assignments in fast-

paced environments that depend on efficiency and accuracy. Able to make difficult decisions and

communicate effectively in stressful situations. Dependable and ready to accept any challenge.

SECRET Security Clearance. Completely fluent in both English and Spanish.

PROFESSIONAL EXPIERENCE

Squad Leader May 2011-Dec 2012

U.S. Army, Fort Bliss, TX

Served as a squad leader in a highly trained unit. Counseled and supervised seven personnel in

the performance of duties. Delegated tasks to ensure timely completion of the mission.

Distributed administrative and training documents. Taught classes on a variety of subject matter.

Supervised maintenance on military vehicles and equipment. Oversaw pre-combat combat

checks on men weapons and equipment. Maintain accountability of over one million dollars in

military equipment. Trained in proper firearms safety and handling procedures. Orchestrated

training for a platoon size element in offensive and defensive maneuvers. Maintained safety

standard operating procedures and unit standard operating procedures were enforced.

Special Forces Trainee March 2009- May 2011

U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC

Trained in and taught skills in Small Unit Tactics, Language and Culture, Airborne Operations,

and Leadership. Was in charge of an element of 16 soldiers. Applied critical decision making in

a stressful environment. Trained and built rapport with foreign nationals. Applied motivation

direction and leadership to get all tasks complete in a timely manner. Studied military strategy

and mission planning.

Long Range Surveillance Assistant Team-Leader July 2006- March 2009

U.S. Army, Fort Hood, TX/ Talifar, Iraq

Served as an Assistant Team Leader of a highly specialized unit with a unique skill set. Worked

in a six man team and conducted multiple high priority surveillance and reconnaissance

missions. Made decisions with a cause and effect mentality and brought my team home safely.

Conducted admin paperwork and counseling for subordinates. Controlled air craft from the

ground to facilitate mission success. Worked with high tech radios, computers, cameras, scopes,

and microphones. Constructed concealable and defendable surveillance positions. Collected and

organized intelligence to be analyzed by higher.

EDUCATION

• Graduate, Special Forces Language School, U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC 2010

• Graduate, Special Forces Common Leader Training, U.S. Army, Fort Bragg NC 2010

• Graduate, Special Forces Assessment and Selection, U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC 2009

• Graduate, Combative Level 2, U.S. Army, Fort Hood, TX 2008

• Graduate, Warrior Leader Course, U.S. Army, Fort Hood, TX 2007

• Graduate, Combative Level 1, U.S. Army, Fort Hood, TX 2007

• Certificate, Combat Life Saver Course, U.S. Army, Fort Hood, TX 2007

• Certificate, Transport/STO HAZ/MAT, U.S. Army, Fort Hood TX 2006

• Graduate, Airborne School, U.S. Army, Fort Hood, TX 2006

• Certificate, Advanced Individual Training, U.S. Army, Fort Benning, TX 2006

• Diploma, North Vermilion High School, Maurice, LA 70555

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